Ammoye is Canada's Female Artist of the Year!

If you had asked Ammoye 2 years ago what her musical life would look like in 2011, she wouldn’t have been able to give you an answer.  Today, she smiles humbly as the news continues to sink in that she is the 2011-2012 Female Artist of the Year.

The honor comes from the recently held Achievement Awards for Reggae music which took place in Toronto on Saturday June 4^th, 2011.  “I am so happy,” said Ammoye.  “I’m happy that we were able to achieve this.  We did it as a team so this award is for all of us!”

Winning the award comes as a pre-curser to Ammoye’s busy schedule.  Her latest studio projects which are produced by Danny Maestro, Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor and Tony Anthony, sees the singer give fans more one drop Reggae.  The artist also has a busy performance schedule as she takes the stage on three of Canada’s most high profile events being Jamaica Day – Toronto, Jambana and the Montreal Reggae Festival.  She also leaves for Serbia’s Exit Festival where she will perform for 150,000 fans over three days.  It doesn’t stop there!

Ammoye will be releasing an EP in September called ‘Bad Gyal’ which is being executive produced by Dubmatix.  The EP will be the prelude to her album which is scheduled to be released in 2012, and builds on the heels of the success of her album ‘Haffi Win’ which was produced by Ottawa’s Rise Ashen for the Balanced Records label.

Ammoye will be one of the featured artists performing at the NXNE event in Toronto at Lula Lounge on June 15^th!  Fans can preview / play Ammoye's debut hit single "Lost Love" produced by Courtney John by clicking on the link below!

>>>Ammoye - Lost Love<<<

 

Heptones Choose Toronto for Reunion!

The Heptones, Reggae’s legendary group, in association with Kingston Class Reunion Corp, has chosen Toronto to host their one time historic reunion.  On January 15^th, 2011, the Jamaica Canadian Centre (995 Arrow Road) will rock with classic songs such as “Fatty Fatty,” Sea of Love” and “Party Time” as fans young and mature toast one of Reggae’s longest running groups!

Beginning their recording career in Kingston in 1965, the group released hit singles consistently with Studio One, and with Island Records.  Some of their hits include “Pretty Looks Isn’t All,” “Ting A Ling” and “I’ve Got The Handle.”  They also recorded several instrumental sessions which were released on the Studio One imprint as the Soul Vendors and Sound Dimension.  Leroy Sibbles, founder of the Heptones, played bass on Alton Ellis’s “I’m Still in Love” and the Abyssinians classic “Satta Massagana.”

“We’re really looking forward to performing for the Toronto audience in the New Year,” said Leroy from his home in Jamaica.  “I lived in Toronto, and am very aware of the city’s love and appreciation for good music, and for the Heptones.  This is the best way to start the New Year!”

In addition to the Heptones, local artists such as Uncle Jonny, who has recorded with Luciano, Sizzla and Gyptian recently, as well as Ammoye, Nadeera, Tony Anthony, Mr. Cool and Jimmy Reid will perform live, and additional music will be supplied by DJ Wiz International, Massey Sound and Barry Culture.  The show will be hosted by Delroy ‘Speedy’ Sterling from 105.5 CHRY FM and Natasha Von Castle, Canada’s Music Queen from 88.1 CKLN FM.

For additional information about the show, including advanced ticket purchase, contact 416-525-3394.  For additional information about Uncle Jonny, and the work he’s been doing recently including new video’s visit www.unclejonnyreggae.com. 

Fans can reminisce with the Heptones here:  Heptones - Kingston Class Reunion!